Chapter 417. A Night Ruined By Blood And Fire

“Forrest!”

Timothy’s voice rang out hoarsely as he summoned the butler into the room.

Forrest stepped inside, his usual calm and deferential expression firmly in place. “Yes, sir? What can I do for you?”

“I need you to call Caitlin. There’s something I must tell her.”

Forrest suddenly lifted his head. His eyes no longer looked kind. The warmth vanished from his voice, replaced with a sharp, icy edge.

“Have you forgotten the promise you made to our master back then? If you break that oath and reveal the truth, don’t blame me for what happens next.”

Timothy’s face twisted in confusion, his eyes narrowing. “What... you—wait, you’re...”

Before he could finish the sentence, Forrest stepped forward, swiftly pulling a dagger from his sleeve and plunging it into Timothy’s abdomen.

“Ugh...”

Timothy fell to the floor, eyes wide, blood spilling from his mouth. He could hardly believe what had just happened—Forrest, the man who had served Th